A Collection of Faith-Based Short Stories by Dr. Teresa with valuable life lessons learned throughout
each story. Not only does it provide solutions for dealing with demanding situations, but it also
teaches that tragedies are no more than treasures that become life lessons toward bringing the
true essence of faith.
Story One: The Camouflage of Delilah "Woman of Color"
A Southern fictional biography about the life of a girl named Delilah. The setting is around 1940’s
when being biracial in the community was not acceptable. Delilah’s mom was a lady of the night.
At an early age, Delilah’s mom told her she was a "woman of color" and that she could manipulate
both sides of the racial barriers. Delilah’s mom abandoned her at an early age pulling her into a
life of agony and despair, but faith helps her to persevere.
Story Two: Delilah Too! "The Camouflage Continues..."
This story is the sequel to The Camouflage of Delilah. It was all about survival with Delilah after
she meets a mysterious older woman who taught her how to survive in two worlds battling with
racial barriers. Even though pieces of Delilah’s life were finally pulling together, other fragments
were unresolved.
Story Three: TAME (Taking All My Energy)
Diamond Oslo is a talented African American female rhythm and blues artist with a strong faith
background. She is young and destined for success without the knowledge of deceit. She coveted pride
and arrogance which lead her into a world of double-dealing. Even though Diamond was faced
with a lot of mishaps, her inner faith gradually gives her a bolt of power to realize that roses can
bloom even during thorns and thistles.
Story Four: Silent Predator
Have you heard the saying, "Sleep tight; don’t let the bed bugs bite?" could this really be true?
Just because you cannot see it does not mean it’s not there! Some things are better off staying in
the dead zone. That is what Pamela Jones thought. She is a remarkable young lady destined for
success. She is a popular girl in a secluded community. She encounters strange happenings in her
life that only occurred during sleep. Paranormal experiences begin to overshadow her life. Is it a
gift or a curse? Can she stand the pressures of her surroundings? Only her destiny will reveal the
truth. Will Pamela have to seek outside of man’s comprehension to gain her sanity? Some things
are better off ignored, especially in Silent Predator, the story that can bite you forever.
Teresa Rolle Carthon Ph.D.M.S.SC-C was born in Fort Pierce Florida. During her life, from
childhood to adulthood she encountered a lot of adversities, but she endured through faith in
God and the many gifts bestowed upon her. Dr. Teresa is an Educator (College Level, Elementary, and Middle School), Certified Spiritual Christian Counselor, and ordained Minister of Dr. Teresa
Ministries LLC. and was a CEO of a faith-based Social Service for many years. She is inspired by
writings that portray triumphs over obstacles through faith. Tragedies to Triumph collection of
short stories includes the first four books she published
